Teaching Assistants Level 1 NEW Green Fold Special School Posted today Bolton £11,382 - £12,325[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading special school in Bolton seeks two Permanent Teaching Assistants Level 1 for September 2025 to support children aged 2-11 with special needs. The roles offer excellent CPD opportunities, a committed team, and a chance to impact the lives of 175 special children.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Part of a dedicated staff team

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a school/respite setting with children who have significant special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education and support of children with special needs.
• Work as part of an enthusiastic and committed team.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Basic awareness of school curriculum

Awareness of special needs

Job description

Green Fold Community Special School

(SLD/PMLD/ASD 2-11yrs)

The Orchards Federation

The Upper Orchards

Highfield Road

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0NS

01204 335883

2 Permanent Teaching Assistants Level 1

20 hours per week Term Time 4 hours per day.

Required for September 2025 or sooner

Salary: TA 1 Grade D pt 6 £25,183 pt 11 £27,269 pro rata

Actual Salary at Grade D pt 6 = £11,382 - £12,325 pa gross

It is desirable that applicants have recent,relevant experience ideally in a school/respite setting with children who have significant special needs

The school are looking for Teaching Assistants Level 1 to join our enthusiastic and committed team in an OUTSTANDING (Ofsted Nov 2023) Special School. Green Fold School is part of the Orchards Federation which includes Cherry Tree Primary and the Orchards Nursery. Green Fold also has classes at our Saplings (Lever Edge Lane, Bolton) and classes at our Seedlings site (formerly Alexandra Nursery School) in Bolton.

We can offer excellent CPD opportunities, and the opportunity to be part of an experienced and dedicated staff as well as

‘175 very special children 175 special reasons to join us’

Desirable personal skills and knowledge are as follows:

• To have a basic awareness of school curriculum
• Good personal numeracy and literacy skills
• A basic awareness of children with additional needs especially within a school setting
• Patience/nurturing and caring manner

Closing date: Monday 30^th June 2025 at 8.00 am

Shortlisting: Monday 30^th June 2025

Interview Date: Monday 7^th July 2025

For further details and an information pack please download from the Greater Jobs Website

(Ref: GF Perm TA1 20 hrs)

Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Please do not apply through other recruitment sites.

Please return your completed application form to [e-mail] or post to the above address

Additional information should be no more than two sides of A4.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community

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